Stator Ground Test

Connect leads of 110-volt test lamp or an ohmmeter (x1000 scale) to any stator lead and to stator frame. Ohmmeter reading should be infinite. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Bench Testing Stator for Open or Grounded Circuits Test Circuits Using an Ohmmeter
If test lamp lights or if resistance is low, windings are grounded. Replace stator assembly.